Coincidence and camaraderie: Two Laois women recall time in An Garda Síochána on their...
They joined An Garda Síochána on the same day in September 1991 and retired from Portlaoise District on the same date - October 25,...
Temperatures to fall to -8 as no thaw expected in Laois before Friday
Sunday brought a barrage of snow and the white stuff is set to remain on the ground until Friday.
That is the latest assessment of...
Registration now open for parade participants in Mountmellick Boglands Festival 2025
Registration is now open for parade participants in Mountmellick's Boglands Festival 2025 with just two-and-a-half months to go.
A huge amount of planning and preparation...
‘I couldn’t see myself in one place for too long’: Mountmellick woman recalls her...
Mountmellick woman, Mona Conroy, could write a book about her globetrotting adventures.
Now 85 years of age, Mona who grew up in the Dangans and...
Status Orange snow-ice warning in effect in Laois until 5pm on Sunday
A Status Orange snow-ice warning is in effect in Laois until 5pm on Sunday evening as Met Eireann warning of very difficult travelling conditions,...
WATCH: Standing room only as Stradbally Community Choir host hugely successful first performance
It was standing room only in Sacred Heart Church in Stradbally on the eve of Christmas Eve.
Hundreds of people turned up as the Stradbally...
Road users urged to take extra precaution this Christmas while driving following a tragic...
Road users have been urged to take extra precaution this Christmas while driving following a tragic year on Irish roads.
That is after figures show...
In Pictures: Laois Traveller Action Group launch first ever cookbook
Laois Traveller Action Group (LTAG) launched their first ever Traveller Cookbook on Tuesday last, December 17, at Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise.
Women within the Laois...
In Pictures: Serving up social togetherness with the Camross Lunch Club
“Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food,” said Greek physician and celebrated ‘Father of Medicine’ Hippocrates, which is as true today...
Christmas carol service plus new sensory courtyard, garden and nest swing equipment for Ballyadams...
Ballyadams NS have fully reconfigured their second autism classroom and further doubled the size of the outdoor softplay area for both autism classes.
The school...
Gardai release details ahead of final National Slow Down Day of 2024
Gardai will conduct a 24-hour speed enforcement operation nationwide from 7am tomorrow morning in partnership with the Road Safety Authority.
Tomorrow is the final National...
St Paul’s Monasterevin student claims national art competition win
A Fifth Year student from St Paul’s Secondary School, Monasterevin, has won a national art competition.
Anna Antonova has been named the national winner of...
In Pictures: Concert, trad session, big sing and movie as Christmas festivities held in...
Christmas officially arrived in Portlaoise last weekend with four brilliantly organised events taking place.
On Saturday December 14, Laois School of Music and Music Generation...
Laois school represented in all-island ‘Poetry Aloud’ poetry speaking competition
Portlaoise College students Catherine Graham and Isabel O'Leary have been recognised as finalists in the 2024 Poetry Aloud competition.
The competition challenges second-level students across...
Laois river granted ‘priority status’ as it secures European funding
The Erkina River has been granted priority status under the Farming for Water European Innovation Partnership.
The River Erkina has its source on the Laois-Kilkenny...
Housing Adaptation grants increase for older people and those with disabilities in Laois
A Laois TD has confirmed that Housing Adaptation grants have been increased by the government.
It means that the amount of money available for older...
In Pictures: Family fun at the Fisherstown Christmas Tractor Run
There’s the Late Late Toy Show, the Elf on the Shelf, Christmas Markets and Carol Singing which are all staples of the seasonal extravaganza...
In Pictures: Launch of Portlaoise’s Climate-Friendly ‘Walk on Wednesdays’
Portlaoise experienced a "transformative morning" on Wednesday, as the usual hum of car engines gave way to the cheerful chatter of students walking to...
Laois Traveller Action Group launching first ever Traveller Cookbook
In the build-up to Christmas, a Laois outreach group are preparing to celebrate the culmination of over half a year's worth of work.
The Laois...
Annual Clonenagh National School Tractor Run returns this Christmas
Clonenagh National School, Mountrath have announced the return of the Annual Tractor Run on Saturday, December 28.
The Tractor Run will take place along with...
Clonaslee Wheelchair Basketball Club bolstered by welcome new sponsorship
A Laois wheelchair group has been bolstered by a recent new sponsorship - a welcome Christmas present for the club.
Clonaslee Wheelchair Basketball Club were...
Laois County Council accused of ‘doing nothing’ to address dangerous trees in wake of...
A local County Councillor has accused Laois County Council of "doing nothing" to address dangerous trees across the county.
Independent Councillor Ollie Clooney hit out...
In Pictures: Wide-range of projects on display as Colaiste Iosagain host third ever Sci-Fest...
The PE Hall in Colaiste Iosagain was packed to capacity on Wednesday as the Portarlington school held it’s third ever Sci-Fest competition.
The Transition Years...
Laois TD hits out over Portarlington and Kildare bus service saying commuters lose out
Laois Independent TD Brian Stanley has hit out over the bus service between Portarlington and Kildare.
Yesterday, it was confirmed by Independent Councillor Aidan Mullins...
Mountmellick Christmas tree and crib make triumphant return with special new addition
It is that time of the year again with Mountmellick’s Christmas tree and crib in O’Connell Square - a must-see during the festive season.
This year’s...
Bus service set to return between Portarlington and Monasterevin
Laois is set to see the return of a much maligned bus service between the county and neighbouring Kildare.
The bus service in question is...
Laois man awarded with the Volunteer Manager of the Year award
Laois man Damien Dollard has been honoured with the Volunteer Manager of the Year award at the national Volunteer Ireland Awards.
The awards, which took...
Small time Laois horse breeder makes it big with €700,000 sale in Newmarket
A Laois farmer is celebrating this week after selling a horse at the sales in Newmarket in England for €700,000.
John 'Baba' Keegan, who hails...
Trees down, travel disruption and one person in hospital as Storm Darragh makes itself...
The winds associated with Storm Darragh have started to subside now after what was an extremely rough night.
Wind gusts in excess of 100km/h battered...
Stuff of dreams as young Stradbally boy performs on Toy Show
Talk about the stuff of dreams.
Bobby Kinsella from Stradbally and a 5th class student in St Colman’s NS, is not only a world champion...
